Anastasia (Stasha) Healy

It’s not surprising that Connecticut has a Christmas Movie Trail and inspired “Gilmore Girls.” Our town greens, overlooked by colonial homes and steepled churches, are centered on gazebos and trees decorated for the holidays. You can shop for handcrafted items in picturesque downtowns and holiday craft fairs; visit a Christmas tree farm; meet Santa and reindeer; and experience the magic of the North Pole Express, The Nutcracker and The H...

It may be the biggest tourist attraction you’ve never heard of—but it's about to sweep the nation.

How did a 5,000-person rural Vermont town become a famous center for artisanal food and drink? Waterbury seemed to appear on the map in 1986 when two guys named Ben and Jerry expanded their ice cream factory from Burlington to Route 100 in Waterbury. The sweet-toothed pilgrims it attracts now fuel a local industry of gourmet goods. Over the years, a cider mill, barbecue restaurant, and tasting centers for locally made cheese, coffee, chocolate, and spirits have popped up in this Green Mountai...

Why travel by ship in Japan: Diversity of sights and regions, ease of travel, access to remote places. Blog for Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic.

Locals will never understand why Connecticut has a reputation as a drive-by state. We have miles of pristine coastline, world-class museums, destination-worthy architecture, exceptional seafood, and lots and lots of fascinating history. More than 100 craft breweries invite taste tests, antiques and collectibles stores reward the hunt, and glittering casinos draw guests with way more than slots.

A priority for many families now is getting everyone (not just the kids!) off their devices and reconnected with relatives and friends. Venturing out in the wild for some much-needed adventure is the perfect way to reunite small groups safely in wide-open spaces. With a mix of new daily discoveries, incredible wildlife, undersea wonders, and activities for every age and fitness level, an expedition is an ideal way to reboot real-life connections.

Music can regulate the nervous system, reduce pain, and heal trauma. An exploration of music therapy.

A look at the current state of the cruise industry and easy cruise options for Connecticut residents.

How and why individuals, products, and companies use branding to communicate who they are and what they stand for.

All about Earth's newly designated Southern Ocean

Glaciers and black sand beaches, steaming volcanoes and towering waterfalls – Iceland lives up to its moniker, the Land of Fire and Ice.

A story about unexpected attractions including a to-scale replica of the Parthenon in Nashville and mermaids in Denver.

The Eastern Townships in the Canadian province of Quebec are composed of nine regions full of natural beauty, welcoming small towns, and lakes and mountains for four-season activities. Lac-Mégantic (Lake Megantic) is the heartbeat of the Megantic Region.

Profile of The Brant hotel on Nantucket.